Each episode, Dan sits down with a celebrity guest for a candid conversation about the pivotal moments that shaped them, while serving them three different dishes, all built around an ingredient they hate. Three attempts. One hated ingredient. No easy outs. Can Dan get his guests to change their minds?
Cast: Dan Souza
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Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Padma LakshmiHost Dan Souza kicks things off with legendary TV star Padma Lakshmi. In this episode, Padma gets real about the twists, turns, and pivotal moments behind her rise to the top—while Dan puts his culinary know-how to the test with her ultimate nemesis: bitter melon. One divisive ingredient. Three dishes. No holding back. Can Dan change Padma Lakshmi’s mind? Recipes Mentioned: Bitter Melon Pickles Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry) Little Moon (Bitter Melon Cocktail)15CC26minMar 26, 2026
- 2. Neil Patrick Harris / David BurtkaPower couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka join Dan in the kitchen to discuss their careers and family life, but there is one major obstacle: their shared visceral loathing of mayonnaise. Dan attempts to break down the science of emulsification to show them that mayo is more than just a "gloopy" condiment. He serves three elevated dishes where mayo is the secret structural star, hoping to flip the script for this duo.15CC31minApr 9, 2026
- 3. Valerie BertinelliBeloved actress and cook Valerie Bertinelli sits down with Dan to talk about her long career and her "hard resets" in life. However, Valerie is part of the population that thinks cilantro tastes like soap. Dan explains the genetic component behind this reaction and uses specific culinary techniques to neutralize the soapy aldehyde compounds. He presents three flavor-packed dishes in a final high-stakes attempt to change Valerie’s mind about the world's most controversial herb.15CC27minApr 23, 2026
- 4. Episode 4No synopsis available yet.15CCMay 5, 2026
- 5. Episode 5No synopsis available yet.15CCMay 21, 2026
- 6. Episode 6No synopsis available yet.15CCJun 4, 2026
- 7. Episode 7No synopsis available yet.15CCJun 18, 2026
- 8. Episode 8No synopsis available yet.15CCJul 2, 2026
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Each episode, Dan sits down with a celebrity guest for a candid conversation about the pivotal moments that shaped them, while serving them three different dishes, all built around an ingredient they hate. Three attempts. One hated ingredient. No easy outs. Can Dan get his guests to change their minds?
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